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Oil for Bronze Turntable Bearings - Oil for Bronze Turntable Bearings
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Oil for Bronze Turntable Bearings - Oil for Bronze Turntable Bearings
A number of high quality turntables rely on sintered bronze bearings, particularly many older turntables such as the Thorens TD124 or TD125.
Sintered bronze bearings are porous and when heated can be made to soak up oil like a sponge. This absorbed oil is then available for lubricating the bearing which gives them a degree of 'self lubricating' ability. However over time this absorbed oil is used up and the bearing dries out so it becomes important to re-oil the bearing periodically.
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